Offering a casino and a shared lounge, and views of the harbour, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays By Ihg is located a 9-minute walk from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Highlights at the inn include a vending machine and a lift as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.

This 3-star hotel is notable for its waterfront location within 400 metres of the Emirates Spinnaker Tower and in proximity to Portsmouth & Southsea train station. Aspex Gallery is 5 minutes on foot from the Holiday Inn Express, while Old Portsmouth is 0.9 km away. A harbour are close to the property, and the Clarence South Parade Pier is 2.7 km away. The nearby cultural experience includes The D-Day Story Museum, which is 25 minutes' walk away. Guests will find St Georges Square bus stop next to this Portsmouth hotel, about 100 metres away.

The smoke-free Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays By Ihg features 130 rooms with coffee/tea making facilities, and such comforts as ironing facilities and air conditioning. There is also a private bathroom. They offer bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower along with hair dryers and bath sheets.

This property offers daily continental breakfast. The hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving international dishes. The on-site bar is on the first floor and overlooks the tower. The bar area includes a lounge. The Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth is fairly close to Coast to Coast, that serves Central American cuisine.